I received a letter from Renault saying they have launched a safety recall affecting certain versions of the renault modus they have identified a potential malfunction in the stop switch on these vehicles,which could cause overheating at the pedal area ultimately affecting my safety....Could that problem cause the brakes to fail as I ran into the back of someone a couple of months back....
2007-04-18 04:28:36 · 5 answers · asked by . 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
No - it seems to be about the stop switch ( operates the brake lights ) overheating and possibly causing a fire in the passenger, engine area. Does not pertain to brake failure.
2007-04-18 04:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No this won't cause brake failure. The pedal will affect the ability for someone else behind you to be able to see the brake lights turn on. If the brake light switch fails. Your brake lights may not turn on to let the driver behind you know that you are stepping on your brake so you could get rear ended.
Typically if the brake light switch fails, it will also prevent you from shifting out of park.
If you hit someone, either you didn't maintain your hydraulic brake system, or you weren't paying attention, it has nothing to do with the electrical switch.
However if SOMEONE else ran into the back of your car, then it is VERY possible that your brake lights might not have been working properly because of the faulty switch.
2007-04-18 11:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you can blame that on the recall. It is more likely you were driving to close to the vehicle in front.
Should you suspect/claim that your accident is as a result of failure of a component that is subject to a recall campaign you should inform your insurance company. They will contact the manufacturer and arrange for it to be inspected.
Recall campaigns in the UK are strictly controlled. Manufacturers monitor sales/repairs of various components. They are required to inform the Dept of Transport where an abnormal number of safety items fail. If they are unable to trace the cause of this then a recall campaign may be ordered. Technically if you fail to have the item replaced under the recall campaign - which is free of charge to you - then you could be liable should there be an accident, and it is proved you ignored the recall. Failure to have the work done is also a reason for an MOT failure.
The fault may only effect a very small number of any make or model.Manufacturers can identify which of the thousands of vehicles they make are effected.
Vehicle recalls are sent out in stages to try to ensure that parts are available and cause the minimum inconvenience.
2007-04-18 12:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by fwh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are talking about the switch that activates the stop lights when the brake is applied, no it cannot cause the brakes to fail. It is merely a small switch, and is probably not able to handle the current and overheats. If the switch fails, it means your stop lights wont work, and THAT is what might affect your safety.
2007-04-18 14:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ...sorry
2007-04-18 11:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋